Maple Baked Beans

Whenever I crave a taste of 'home' and have some maple-syrup that needs using up, I make these.

• Ready In: 4 hrs 5 mins
• Serves: 10-12
• Yields: 1 pan

Ingredients

• 1  lb navy beans, soaked overnight
• 1⁄2 lb  canadian back bacon, cut in 3 pieces
• 1  tablespoon dry mustard
• 1  large onion, chopped (1 cup)
• 1⁄2 cup ketchup
• 1  tablespoon tomato paste
• 1⁄4 cup molasses
• 1⁄4 cup maple syrup
• 3  garlic cloves, minced
• 6  cups hot water
•  salt and pepper

Directions

1. Drain beans and place them into a covered earthenware pan.
2. Add remaining ingredients and hot water, mix well.
3. Cover and cook in the oven, at 300°F, for 3 hours.
4. Remove cover and continue to cook for 1 hour or more until beans are tender and sauce is thickened.